In "The Thingity-Jig" by Kathleen Doherty, a whimsical adventure unfolds as a young child discovers a mysterious object in their backyard. The Thingity-Jig, an unconventional and curious contraption, sparks the imagination, leading to a day filled with creativity and exploration. As the child experiments with the Thingity-Jig, they find unexpected uses for it, sparking joy and wonder. Throughout the story, themes of curiosity, playfulness, and the magic of imagination are celebrated, inviting readers to embrace their own creativity and see the extraordinary in everyday objects. It's a delightful tale that encourages children to think outside the box. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2021 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .

Stephen Krensky is the author of more than 50 children's books, including Bunny Money , Clara Barton , and Play Ball, Jackie ! Kristyna Litten is a freelance illustrator who lives in a lovely Yorkshire village in England. Kathleen Doherty has taught elementary school for over 30 years in Chicago. She's a Reading Specialist and an Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction who enjoys writing humorous stories and reading aloud to kids. Her work has appeared in TIME magazine, The Mailbox , Highlights for Children , Highlights High Five, Highlights HELLO, and Spider Magazine . She has won the Highlights Pewter Plate Award, the Highlights Celebrate National Poetry Contest, and a letter of merit from SCBWI's Magazine Merit Competition. She currently lives in Schererville, IN.